JULIA CHIYO MYERS, Ed.D. EDUCATION 1996 to 2002 Doctor of Education (EdD), Curriculum & Instruction, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana Dissertation Title: A Content Analysis of Computer-Mediated Collaborative Mathematical Problem Solving 1994 to 1996 Master of Arts (MA), Mathematics, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri 1986 to 1989 Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics, with specialization in Mathematics Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana EXPERIENCE August 2007 to present Assistant Professor, Education Division, University of Hawaii West Oahu Pearl City, Hawaii Intro to Teaching as a Career and Early Field Experience Math for Elem School Teachers I & II Math Methods I (Grades K-3 focus) and Practicum Math Methods II (Grades 4-6 focus) and Practicum Educational Media & Technology Course development: Math for Elem School Teachers I & II Math Methods I (Grades K-3 focus) and Practicum Math Methods II (Grades 4-6 focus) and Practicum Educational Media & Technology Major additional responsibilities: Chair - General Education Committee AY 2008-2009 and 2011-2012 Jul 2004 to present Adjunct Instructor, Education Division, Chaminade University Learning Theory and Styles Issues of Peace and Social Justice Aug 2003 to May 2004 Assistant Professor, Education Division, Lacey, Washington
- Page 2 - Field Based Program courses, including Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Technology Aug 2000 to present Independent Consultant Hired by New Visions for Public Schools to design and teach online mathematics courses for New York City middle school mathematics teachers. Oct 2000 to Dec 2000 Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Upper Iowa University Course taught: College Mathematics Aug 1998 to Jul 2000 Program Officer, New Visions for Public Schools New York, New York Major responsibilities: As Academic Director for a National Science Foundation Local Systemic Change Project, designed and implemented a curriculum for middle school mathematics teachers aimed at improving content knowledge, pedagogy, and teacher leadership. Created programs, including monthly seminars and online collaborative groups, to provide continuous teacher leader development, and support for the implementation of teacher study groups. Implemented and managed standards-driven school reform projects that led to enhanced capacity and improved student achievement. 1996 to Aug 1998 Teaching Assistant, Montana State University Bozeman, Montana Calculus I, Calculus II, Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods, Multicultural Education Summer 1996 Instructor, Tutor Assisted Courses Program, Montana State University Bozeman, Montana Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II 1994 to 1996 Teaching Assistant, St. Louis University St. Louis, Missouri College Algebra, Survey of Calculus Summer 1995 Instructor, In-Roads Program, Washington University/St. Louis University St. Louis, Missouri Course taught: Pre-Calculus
- Page 3-1990 to 1994 Mathematics Teacher, Academy of the Visitation St. Louis, Missouri Advanced Placement Calculus (AB & BC), Pre-Calculus, Geometry/Trigonometry/Algebra Professional accomplishment: Solely developed and taught successful Advanced Placement Calculus courses for Visitation Academy. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Dissertation: Content Analysis of Computer-Mediated Collaborative Mathematical Problem Solving Research Interests: Preservice and inservice preparation and professional development of math teachers, lesson study, integration of technology into the teaching and learning of math. Current Projects Do What I Say, Not What You See: The Effects of the Disconnect Between Theory and Observed Practice on the Attitudes and Practices of Pre-Service and First Year Teachers Teaching Math. PUBLICATIONS Myers, J (2012). The Effects of Lesson Study on Classroom Observations and Perceptions of Lesson Effectiveness. Journal of Effective Teaching. In press (October, 2012). Myers, J (2012). Lesson study as a means for facilitating preservice teacher reflectivity. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 6(1). PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS Conference Presentations Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics, February, 19, 2011, "idig Math: Innovative Ways to Integrate Ordinary ipod apps to Make Math Meaningful & Fun for Students" Workshop Presentations Presentation and workshop for teachers at Hale Kula Elementary School, August,
- Page 4 - Presentation at Trinity Lutheran School, May Hale Kula Elementary, November 16, 2005 Presenter for Title II Professional Development Workshops Literacy in the Content Areas: English, Math & Science (2011 2012) Presenter for Title II Professional Development Workshops Literacy in the Content Areas: English, Math & Science (2010 2011) AWARDS & GRANTS Co-principal investigator, ESEA, Title II, Part A Grant: Application of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics;; notification received September 7 th, 2012. Title III Mini Grant: Computers for Educators, 20 Mac Book Pro computers, as well as 20 ipod touches for the education division, valued at over $40,000 (2011) OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Consulting Editor, The Journal of Educational Research (JER), 2009-present Served as advisor for lesson study implementation, Hale Kula Elementary, AY 2008-2009. Served as advisor for lesson study implementation, Hale Kula Elementary, AY 2007-2008. Member: Kukuluao and Ka Lama Education Academy Community Advisory Board Volunteer, Hale Kula Elementary School Volunteer, Trinity Lutheran School Military Volunteer, Family Readiness Group Leader and member of Crisis Response Team AIR, HSA Mathematics Fairness Data Review,August 17, 2009 AIR, HSA Mathematics Fairness Data Review, July 18, 2011 NCATE, Board of Evaluators Training, 3/18/08 3/21/08 NCATE, SPA Assessment and Report Training, 11/8/10 11/9/10 HTSB/NCATE, HTSB/NCATE Orientation, 1/19/10 1/20/10 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HCTM) Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) ADDITIONAL SKILLS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Highly experienced with the development and facilitation of online learning.
- Page 5 - Capable with multiple applications of educational technology, including website design, digital video creation and distribution, numerous software programs, and the utilization of various hardware. Knowledge of and experience with adult learners. Experienced facilitator of lesson study groups. Experienced grant writer. Certified as a program evaluator by Horizon Research, Inc., in conjunction with the National Science Foundation. Served as a reviewer of grants for the National Science Foundation Spring and Fall of 2003, and served as review panel chair in March 2004. Presented workshops for parents on mathematics education reform at Hale Kula Elementary School, November & December, 2004. SERVICE Service to the Division Fall 2012 Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Assisted in preparing for NCATE accreditation visit (January, 2013) Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Division Participated as a member of the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Conceptualized the plan for electronic exhibits for NCATE accreditation, built the framework for electronic exhibits, and gathered and organized all exhibits Assisted in preparing reports for NCATE accreditation accreditation. Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Division Participated as a member of the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Assisted in preparing reports for NCATE accreditation nt effort for accreditation. Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Division Participated as a member of the newly formed Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) Fall 2009 Spring 2010
- Page 6 - Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Participated in the following Education Division Search Committee: Elementary Education/Science Contributed written request for and received 20 Mac Book Pro computers, as well as 20 ipod touches for the education division, valued at over $4 assessment effort. Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Division Wrote proposal for Faculty Senate resolution for a new credit/no-credit grading policy for university courses. The resolution was passed on March 5, 2010. Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Served on the committee for the Frances Davis Teaching Award Participated in Moanalua HS College & Career Fair, January 30, 2009 Participated in HTSB campus visit for State Approval of Teacher Education (S.A.T.E.) Middle-level and Secondary Education Program Proposal Reviews, October 8 & 9, 2008 Chaired the following Education Division Search Committees: a. Elementary Education Position 76259 (ESL) b. Elementary Education Position 76260 (Social Studies) c. Elementary Education Position 76272 (Science) Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Division Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Served as a faculty senator, representing the Education Division Participated in the following Education Division Search Committees: d. Elementary Education/ESL e. Elementary Education/Social Studies f. Elementary Education/Science g. Elementary Education/Field Experience Coordinator Served on the Social Sciences Division Assessment Committee Served as faculty advisor to students in the Education Sub-Division Developed the initial draft of the Teacher Education Field Experience handbook. This handbook is and their mentoring teachers, and is a comprehensive guide to the procedures and policies of the early field experience, the practicum, and student teaching. Developed the education field experience evaluation forms, including the early field experience evaluation form for mentor teachers, the practicum evaluation form for mentor teachers and university instructors, and the student teaching evaluation form for mentor teachers and university instructors. These forms were carefully aligned with NCATE and HTSB standards. Prepared the initial draft for the 2007-2008 WASC assessment report for education division. Prepared the math curriculum and assisted in preparing the science curriculum for the middle level and secondary education program proposals.
- Page 7 - Service to the University Fall 2012 Served on the UH Multi-campus Foundations Board Served as General Education Committee Chair Served as UHWO Representative to WICHE Passport Initiative Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Served on the UH Multi-campus Foundations Board FS (Symbolic Reasoning) work group Served on the UH Multi-campus Foundations Board Served as General Education Committee Chair Wrote and submitted proposal for Faculty Senate resolution for General Education Committee, to amend Resolution 2011-10. The resolution was passed on January 13, 2012. Served as UHWO Representative to WICHE Passport Initiative Served as faculty senator, representing the Education Division Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Served as General Education Committee Member Presented at the HCC Transfer Workshop May, 2011 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Served as Faculty Senator Served as General Education Committee Member Frosh Camp, Faculty Speed Meeting, August 13, 2009 Wrote proposal for Faculty Senate resolution for a new credit/no-credit grading policy for university courses. The resolution was passed on March 5, 2010. Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Served as Chair, General Education Committee -campus Foundations Agreement, which was approved by the Foundations Board on April 27, 2009. Served as a member of the Math Committee Participated in the University of Hawaii system-wide Math Summit, January 2009 Participant in the following activities New student orientation Fall 2007 Spring 2008
- Page 8 - Served as faculty senator Served on the search committee for the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Served on the General Education Committee Served on the Math Task Force Represented UHWO at the University of Hawaii system-wide math meetings regarding math course articulation Participated in the following activities UHWO Rubber Slipper Tour High school counselor luncheon New student orientation Service to the Profession Served as Consulting Editor, The Journal of Educational Research, 2009 Present Service to the Community Member: Kukuluao and Ka Lama Education Academy Community Advisory Board Volunteer, Hale Kula Elementary School Volunteer, Trinity Lutheran School Military Volunteer